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Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
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In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy
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It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
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God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
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And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.
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Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
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But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
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For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
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Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety.
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What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ
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Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
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Following Paul’s Example
All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.
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Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
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And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
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And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
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Final Greetings
Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings.
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All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
